Digital Arrest Scam: No Agency Arrests You on a Video Call
Fraudsters pose as police, CBI, customs, TRAI or bank officials and use fear, fake documents and long video calls to force money transfers.
Digital safety desk
Scam alerts, explained clearly
Timely, practical warnings from XectiQ Computer Education to help you identify suspicious messages, calls, links and payment requests.
7 safety alerts
Start with the latest warning, then review popular guides for everyday calls, messages and payments.
Boss Scam: Urgent WhatsApp Messages from a Fake Owner or Principal
An emerging impersonation scam uses the name or profile photo of a director, principal or senior officer to demand an urgent confidential payment.
Delivery-Agent Call-Forwarding Scam: Never Dial a Code Given by a Caller
A fake courier or delivery agent asks you to dial a USSD code to fix a delivery problem, but the code may secretly activate call forwarding.
Fake Stock-Trading App Scam on WhatsApp and Telegram
Fake market experts, social-media groups and trading apps display imaginary profits, then block withdrawals and demand additional fees.
Fake Job Offer and Paid Task Scam
Unexpected job messages promise easy work and high income, then demand registration fees, deposits or repeated payments for online tasks.
UPI QR Code and Collect-Request Scam
Scammers claim a QR code or UPI PIN is needed to receive a refund, prize or payment. In reality, these actions can authorise money leaving your account.
KYC Update Link and APK File Scam
A fake bank or service message threatens account blocking and sends a phishing link or APK file designed to steal credentials and control the phone.